Robotic spacecraft being developed as first step toward mining asteroids

Monday, August 31, 2015 - 04:30 in Astronomy & Space

Mining water in space is essential for pushing the limits of exploration and eventually establishing human colonies on celestial bodies. New flying "prospector" drones under development could be a critical first step to finding resources.

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